TRE Lowe, AKA Paul Akabah, is a former dance musician and finalist on The Apprentice.
The star will be returning to the BBC reality show to help the new batch of contestants create a new pop anthem.
Becoming a star
Tre was born on January 1, 1975, and overcame a series of hardships at a young age.
Although he continues to suffer from tinnitus and derealisation, he recovered from double paralysis at the age of 15.
The star rocketed to fame when he founded the acclaimed band Architechs with his brother.
Originally, the group was a trio composed of Tre, Kevin Williams and Ashley Akabah.
They remixed songs by Usher, Justin Timberlake, Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Beanie Man, but had their biggest hit with Body Groove in 2000.
Sadly, the group disbanded after Ashley passed away in Notting Hill, February 2, 2020, and Tre’s tinnitus became too severe to perform.
Speaking about his creative personality, Tre shared that he thinks he is really just a “super-geek”.
He said: “I have proven success.
“People think I am a cool dude.
“But underneath all of that, I am a super-geek.
“One of my dreams as a child was to be in those big red Britannica Encyclopaedia volumes, alongside the likes of Galileo, Newton, and Tesla.
“Total super nerd.
“Still cool though.”
Meeting Lord Sugar
Tre experienced a second wind in his career when he appeared on the BBC’s hit reality show The Apprentice in 2024.
The star had previously met Lord Sugar at a party in 2014, where he was pictured with the business mogul as well as X Factor judge Simon Cowell.
He made it to the interview week of the competition but was unable to convince Alan Sugar to invest in him.
Returning to The Apprentice
Tre will return to The Apprentice for its 2025 series to help the new batch of entrepreneurs create a new pop song.
The star took to Instagram to announce his return.
He said: “Buzzing for this episode! This time last year, I was in the boardroom as a contestant.
“Now I’m back mentoring the next wave of entrepreneurs, showing them how to craft a hit song and step up under pressure.
“What makes this moment even more special? Doing it in the year of the 25th anniversary of Body Groove, a track that changed everything for me.
“To come full circle, sharing my music knowledge and mentoring these candidates as they navigate the competition, is an absolute privilege.
“But this isn’t just about music, it’s about resilience, creativity, and stepping outside your comfort zone.
“Whether it’s crafting a song or building a business, success comes down to vision, execution, and belief.”
Tre will appear in the February 6, 2025, episode of The Apprentice.
